Leftfret

Hi,

Could be interested if you could let me have a shipping price to Uckfield East Sussex.

Also - any problems? - scratchy pots popular on MB gear after a few years - and how noisy is the fan??

Is this amp still for sale???

Still for sale??

Still for sale?

N/A

15 minutes ago, Muzz said:

It's like taking a new Ford out for a test drive, returning it and telling them it's not handling well because there's 10psi in the tyres, and them asking you for a deposit to pump the tyres up...they'd be out of business by the end of the month...

Not that I've ever bought a new car. Or a new Fender, come to that... 🙁🙂

Ha, ha... only bought two new Fords - fleet cars - first one's engine nearly seized - thermostat stuck as engine hadn't been degreased by the dealer - still had a Spanish cigarillo packet under the bonnet. Second one's gear leaver went through the floor when you engaged reverse - missing retaining clip on the gearbox!! New Fender Precision - see back in this thread for all the faults!!! 'Pre-loved' every time for cars and basses!!

On 25/05/2021 at 13:40, Chienmortbb said:

My local music store, Absolute music set up their demo gear before it goes on display (or sometimes ot a label saying  "just in, not yet set up by our technicians"). They also set it up free of charge unless you ask them not to. I cannot say how well instruments ordered online are dispatched.

Always been very impressed with the advice and service I have had from Absolute Music in Bournmouth and GAK in Brighton. Tend to stick to independents whenever possible.

On 24/05/2021 at 23:19, warwickhunt said:

This wasn't a back street guitar shop, it was a 'National' UK company.  The bass was unplayable and all I wanted to do (and explained in great detail) was to drop the bridge screws to make it playable.  "Buy the bass THEN you can do what you want" was the thrust of the sales pitch.    

In my - limited - experience shop staff would have got the key and tweaked the bridge, retuned the bass and made sure you could play it. I believe that's called 'service'!!! Sounds like you were very unlucky.

On 16/05/2021 at 10:00, warwickhunt said:

I have a theory...

My theory stems from an experience in the store of a big music chain.  I picked up a bass I was interested in and the action was unplayable, I asked the assistant if I could have an allen keys to drop the saddles.  That wasn't happening, manager stepped in etc; nope you are not adjusting the bass till you've paid for it.  I had a discussion about all of the ins/outs and that if I broke it adjusting it after I'd bought it, then it was coming back to them any way.  I left sans bass.  In that discussion it was pointed out that they had a technician who (after I bought the bass) could, 'for a fee' set the bass up. 

Call me cynical but do basses go out set up like dogs so that guys in shops can make a bit extra?

Any reputable dealer would offer a full basic set up as part of the service. Obviously a 'custom' set up, new strings etc would cost extra but the bass should be fit for purpose. Not surprised you left without the bass!!

Makes sense!! My Warmoth roasted maple neck - supposedly super-stable - had shrunk in transit. Only about 0.5mm but it made a difference with the frets. Thanks to John at The Bass Gallery for sorting that out!!

You would think that, with CNC machines etc, that all you had to do to make a left handed bass was press a button. Ha, ha!!

First Fender USA as described earlier - asymetrically cut nut and the neck had to be slackened, braced and retightened to align the strings properly - that's before we get on to truss rods, bridge heights, pick up adjustment and, oh yes, the loose pot. Have had better luck since - usually by buying through dealers who check everything before shipping it out to the customer - aware of what Fender sends them! Never had a problem with Musicman - possibly because their UK importer is staffed by music professionals. Rickenbacker... aaaggghhh as my old Dad used to say - the devilish double truss rod - plus you either love the sound... or you don't. As for Gibson - bought a leftie SG bass - right hand loom had been put in so the jack socket was where the tone control should have been. Best ever? Yamaha BB404L - cheap as chips, Indonesian (I think) played straight out of the box - wish I had kept it.

Ha, ha!! It won't hang around long - new replacements - if you can find one - are almost £500!!

Fender QC is very variable - my first USA Precision - one of the old S1 models - had an asymmetrically cut nut and a loose neck! That one went back. I've also had the high action problem - took the neck off, slackened the nut right off and let it 'rest' for a few days. I use a 2002 version of the  Fender owners manual as my guide - usually manage a decent set up - with a few tweaks - for fingers but struggle to get the right 'balance' for pics. Obviously, if an instrument isn't 'fit for purpose' - as in stuck truss rods, dodgy electronics, faulty parts - then straight back to the dealer!! I later owned a Stingray 4 (sadly long gone) and the QC was a revelation - perfect set up right out of the box and a joy to play.

Bargain!! Pity I'm a leftie 😞

Hi,

Would like to buy your Nano 300!

How do we do this?

Not bought anything via Basschat before.

Hi - thanks for getting back to me. Sorry, things moved on - bought a little MarkBass combo - not convinced so may get back to you!! Updating a cab and selling stuff on Ebay - so have to wait until that's sorted - or not - before deciding on a 'new' head. Apologies again, Bob

Had one - sold it - regret it!!!

Might buy a replacement if a good one comes up at the right money.

Very nice small amp - has Effects in/out unlike a lot of 'micro' amps - same sound and quality as other MB 300W amps.

I would recommend highly!

itu - point taken - changing speakers is not always a simple option.

I put a B&C 15" in my Fender Pro 115 - and took out/sold on the ferrite Eminence driver. Cab sounds fine to me - a little different but not in a negative way - but its about 3kgs lighter!!!

Most neo cabs - original MarkBass 'Made in Italy' - have B&C custom neo units in them (made in Indonesia MarkBass units have different speakers). I have a pair of the 2x8" Fender Rumble cabs - same size cabs as  Lozz196's 1x12. Lightweight and a bargain! The Bass Gallery in Camden has a range of new and used cabs - plenty of neo ones on the website - I'm sure they can advise on weights and quality etc. Another alternative would be to buy a cab that suits and upgrade the speaker with a neo - B&C, Eminence, Celestion, Faital Pro - among others. Lean Business in Essex and Blue Aran in Southampton have good stocks and helpful staff.

Hi,

Apologies - only just seen you reply - haven't been on the forum for a few days.

Thanks for the pics.

Still for sale or has the other guy made a decision?

Bob

Hi

Is this still for sale?

Can you post pictures of the actual amp, rather than a stock shot?

Thanks

On 01/02/2021 at 10:31, SteveXFR said:

I saw Sham69 a few years ago and they didn't have a single original member. It was like watching a covers band. 

I believe there used to be Wurzels tribute band with more original Wurzels than the actual Wurzels. I don't know if it's true but I heard that the Wurzels bassist mimes while the actual bassist is back stage playing. The one on stage just has the right look. 

The Kast off Kinks are made up, almost entirely, of former members of the Kinks.

On 09/01/2021 at 14:45, Dom in Dorset said:

When Maddy Prior left Gay Woods re-joined thus keeping an original member.

That was an 'interesting' line up live - Gay Woods something of a loose cannon!!

On 09/01/2021 at 12:12, Dom in Dorset said:

Fairport Convention, numerous line up changes over the years resulting in several periods with no original members.
 

Yes, around 71-76, until Simon Nicol returned - Simon a constant since then.